Photo archive for October 19, 2013
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
Jon Ralston (right) expresses his thoughts on the community impact of Las Vegas turning into a one-newspaper town during a discussion for those attending the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
(From left) Panelists Gregan Wingert, Michael Green and Brian Greenspun respond to questions from those attending the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
SPJ president Gregan Wingert does her best to keep the discussion on point during the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
(From left) Panelists Gregan Wingert, Michael Green and Brian Greenspun field questions from those attending the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve on how the community will be impacted if Las Vegas turns into a one-newspaper town Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
Las Vegas Sun Editor and Publisher Brian Greenspun makes a point during the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve on how the community will be impacted if Las Vegas turns into a one-newspaper town Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
Las Vegas Sun Editor and Publisher Brian Greenspun compares both local newspapers as he makes a point during the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve on how the community will be impacted if Las Vegas turns into a one-newspaper town Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
Las Vegas Sun Editor and Publisher Brian Greenspun enjoys a few recollections of his father Hank as the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists hold a discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve on how the community will be impacted if Las Vegas turns into a one-newspaper town Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
Panelist Michael Green (center) with Gregan Wingert (left) and Brian Greenspun (right) responds to a question from a member attending the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel discussion at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Society of Professional Journalists Panel Discussion
Danny Greenspun makes his point for ending the Sun's print edition during the Las Vegas pro chapter Society of Professional Journalists panel at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve on how the community will be impacted if Las Vegas turns into a one-newspaper town Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. View photo
Child care
Infants are cared for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at Tinker Town, where owner Sherry Overby estimates half of her business happens in the overnight hours. View photo
Child care
Young girls work Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, on a craft project at Tinker Town, a child care facility that’s open 24/7. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
The Circus Vargas crew pulls hard to secure one of the many tent lines used to secure the big top in place atop the Galleria on Sunset parking lot Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Christopher Ries and Marumbi Nzao of Circus Vargas play around on a cart as they join others in setting up the big top at the Galleria on Sunset Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas kids Daniella Quiroga, 10, and sister Graciella, 4, spin around on a makeshift cart outside the big top as their parents ready for opening night Thursday Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas kids have school every weekday on the road in a modified trailer that serves as a classroom Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
While setting up the big top Circus Vargas members struck a water line the city failed to mark beneath the parking lot at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas crew member Gustavo Camura makes hiw way down a ladder after checking the trapese rigging for an opening night performance Thursday Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Richard "Bumpy" Padilla Jr. of Circus Vargas is the guy who gets things done behind the scenes as they set up residence at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
A Circus Vargas cast member readies giant silk wings backstage as the opening act begins at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Allan Bachliyski, 2, shares a french fry with friend Arturo Figueroa as Circus Vargas members break for lunch Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas clown Matti Esqueda tosses popcorn on surprised audience member Jeremy Greenwell during the opening night performance at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. .L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas crew members unfurl the sides of the big top from within its storage container as it is erected at the Galleria on Sunset parking lot Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
(From left) Daniella Quiroga, Arturo Figueroa, Annabel Bachliyski, Mariella Quiroga and Anthony Bachliyski share some laughs as lunch for Circus Vargas members is about to be served Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas member Hubert Ortiz hangs lights in the big top as they get ready for the upcoming performances at the Galleria on Sunset Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas juggler Michael Ferreri continues to one his craft as the big top is erected at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
The cast of Circus Vargas stand before the applauding crowd at the end of their opening night performance at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
The Circus Vargas crew work to secure the many tent lines and poles used to secure the big top and smaller tents in place atop the Galleria on Sunset parking lot Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas performers warm up backstage under the dim work lights preparing for their opening night show Thursday Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas clowns Matti Esqueda (right) and son Armi play around following their opening night performance at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas acrobats Victor Kim (top) and Chris Ries twist and tumble off the Tramp-O Wall during the opening night performance at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Circus Vargas clown Matti Esqueda touches up his makeup in his trailer during an opening night performance Thursday Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Jose Velasquez helps to get the concession stand clean and ready for business as Circus Vargas takes up temporary residence at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
(From left) Circus Vargas kids Sophia Marinelli, 6, with dog Bambi, Graciella Quiroga, 5, Gia Rivera, 5, and Natalie Jiminez, 6, play around on a pickup truck as the big top is erected at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Flaming torches cast an eerie red glow as Circus Vargas magician Patrick gable amazes the crowd while performing at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
After the show at Circus Vargas at the Galleria on Sunset there's still clean up work to be done Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Matthew Esqueda gets a kiss from Gia Rivera, 5, as Circus Vargas members take the day to erect the big top at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Ringmaster Kevin Venardos with Circus Vargas adjusts his custom-made hat backstage as their opening night show is set to start at the Galleria on Sunset Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo
Circus Vargas in Vegas
Eros Espana with Circus Vargas repels down the side of the big top after checking the rigging and lights as the tent is fully erected at the Galleria on Sunset Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013. L.E. Baskow. View photo